Marketing & Communications Specialist

Crane Aerospace & Electronics; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, dental, vision, life and

Disability insurance

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in Lynnwood, WA, is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist focused on internal communications. You will build relationships across the company, uncover compelling shop-floor stories, and deliver engaging content to colleagues at all levels.

You will create newsletters, intranet pages, videos and other media, support events and trade shows, and help shape Crane A&E's messaging.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of newsroom, corporate or agency experience.
• Strong AP style writing and storytelling background; clear written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; basic Adobe Suite; videography/photography production/editing; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Act as Internal Communications lead, networking across the business for compelling narratives.
• Develop internal newsletters, SharePoint pages, visual content, and executive communications.
• Create written, video and other media content to showcase Crane A&E news and milestones.
• Manage the internal editorial/content calendar and campaigns with HR and stakeholders.
• Support media relations, distribute trade releases, and track earned media.
• Translate complex engineering topics into digestible employee-facing content.

Skills

AP style writing

Storytelling

Content creation

Time management

Translate complex topics

Public relations knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing basics

Job description

About Crane

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!

Job Summary

Interested in shaping the narrative of a leading global aerospace & defense supplier? From powering NASA missions to developing next-generation defense solutions and engineering technologies that define the future of flight, Crane A&E is driving industry innovation and is looking for a Marketing & Communications Specialist with a focus on internal communications to help tell our story. We’re looking for a cross-functional storyteller with a journalistic mindset who can uncover compelling stories from the shop floor to senior leadership. As Marketing & Communications Specialist, you will build relationships across the company and use interviewing, writing, photography, video skills and more to help strengthen and modernize how we communicate internally. The Marketing & Communications specialist will also assist Crane A&E’s Marketing & Communications team with a wide range of communication initiatives, including trade shows, employee communications, marketing collateral, web content, presentation development, media relations and event planning.

Essential Functions

• Act as primary Internal Communications lead, networking across the business to find compelling narratives that build culture and showcase Crane A&E’s industry and societal impact
• Lead the development of Crane A&E’s internal communication’s deliverables – company newsletter, SharePoint company page, visual communications platform, executive communications
• Develop written, video and other forms of new media content to showcase Crane A&E news (business wins, product launches, philanthropy and more)
• Manage Crane A&E’s internal editorial/content calendar
• Partner with HR and other internal stakeholders to develop and lead internal communications campaigns
• Contribute photography/videography support, as needed, in conjunction with Crane A&E’s Marketing & Communications team content leads
• Support media relations plan, help write and distribute trade releases, maintain media list and track earned media placements
• Translate complex business and engineering topics into easy-to-understand content for employees across the business
• Apply Crane A&E brand guidelines and standards across all internal and external facing content
• Perform analytics reporting to measure effectiveness and impact of internal communications activities

Eligibility Requirement

This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 3-8 years relevant work experience within a newsroom, corporate or agency environment
• Knowledge: Experienced content creator with strong AP style writing skills and storytelling background; Ability to present information clearly in written form; Understanding of strategic communications planning and principles
• Skills/Abilities: High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); Foundational Adobe Creative Suite experience; Foundational videography/photography production and editing experience; Exceptional time management with great respect for deadlines; Ability to translate complex topics into digestible information.
• Education/Certifications: BA or BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or another related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aerospace & defense industry experience
• Demonstrated Adobe Creative Suite skill (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Experience using MailChimp email marketing software
• Experience using AI Tools (Co-Pilot) to expedite workflow
• Strong portfolio of previous work samples
• High emotional intelligence, collaborative team player, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel on a minimal basis

Top Benefits

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $95,600.00 - $121,600.00.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.